After Teaching a Patient About Management of Migraine Headaches, the Nurse

question 30

Multiple Choice

After teaching a patient about management of migraine headaches, the nurse determines that the teaching has been effective when the patient says,

• A) "I will take the topiramate (Topamax) as soon as any headaches start."
• B) "The sumatriptan (Imitrex) will help to increase the blood flow to my brain."
• C) "I will try to lie down someplace dark and quiet when the headaches begin."
• D) "A glass of wine might help me relax and prevent headaches from developing."

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